The Damnation of Theron Ware

The story follows a young Methodist pastor, Theron Ware, who is reassigned to a small town in the Adirondacks. As he and his wife adapt to their new life, Theron encounters Celia, a young girl with a passion for music and literature. This relationship challenges his strict religious upbringing and leads him to grapple with temptation and the allure of a broader world beyond his faith. The narrative explores themes of desire, conflict between tradition and modernity, and the complexities of human experience.